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Division of Student Affairs Update: upcoming events, impressive student and alumni accolades, student support services and wellbeing resources, and alumni updates and accomplishments.

Student Ambassador Spotlight

  • Brittany-Sims-spotlight.jpgWhat are your interests/hobbies?
    • I really enjoy gardening, traveling, attending music festivals, hiking, baking sweets, and creative writing.
  • What drew you to become a nurse?
    • Since middle school I have had an interest in the medical field. I decided to go into nursing because of the patient interaction. I enjoy the communication I can have with patients and being able to learn from them.
  • Why did you choose UMMC School of Nursing?
    • I decided to go to UMMC because it is the only level 1 trauma center in the state and was close to home. It has allowed me to work with people from my community and keep friends and family close. 
  • Where do you want to work after graduation (type nursing/unit)?
    • After graduation, I would like to work in the Emergency Department or in a Behavioral Health setting.
  • Future educational plans
    • In the future, I would like to go back to college to get a DNP degree in psychiatric and mental health. 

Service learning upcoming events/opportunities

Run the Rainbow for Children's - March 18, Noon, Jackson

See, Test, Treat 2023 - March 25, 7:30 am, Jackson

Spring into Wellness - April 15, 7:00 am, Jackson

American Heart Association's African American Male Wellness Agency - April 22, 7:00 am, Jackson

Horses for Handicapped - April 24-27, Noon, Brandon

UMMC Nurse Manager Retreat - April 28, 10:00 am, Jackson

Love Packs - ongoing opportunity, Oxford

Mississippi Blood Services - ongoing opportunity, Oxford

Volunteering at Children's Hospital - ongoing opportunity, Jackson

UMMC Volunteer Reserve Pool - ongoing opportunity, Jackson

Jackson Free Clinic - ongoing opportunity, Jackson

Students, check GiveGab for more information and to sign up!


Contacting the Division of Student Affairs

Welcome from the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

Meet the Staff


Ignite Career Fair

The Office of Student Affairs hosted our annual Jackson Ignite Career Fair last month. At UMMC, our undergraduate and graduate students should be exposed to various health care organizations as they develop their career interests. Therefore, we incorporated Ignite yearly into our undergraduate curriculum, and it was opened to all other students enrolled. This year we had over 20 employers from in-state and out-of-state visit our students. The students voted Baptist Memorial Hospital as the “Most Informative Booth” this year. We truly appreciate all of our vendors for participating and visiting with our students regarding their organization and employment opportunities.

Students visit recruiting organizations looking for a job after graduation
Students visit recruiting organizations looking for a job after graduation
Students visit recruiting organizations looking for a job after graduation
Students visit recruiting organizations looking for a job after graduation
Students visit recruiting organizations looking for a job after graduation
Students visit recruiting organizations looking for a job after graduation